Hundreds of Duval County Public Schools students could face bus service impacts when school starts Monday as contract negotiations between Durham School Services and its drivers’ union continue.
As students in eight Northeast Florida counties head back to school on Monday, that means buses will be rolling out in the morning and afternoon again -- and it’s time for an important reminder for drivers.
With the first day of school in Duval County set for Monday, Saint Paul A.M.E. Church opened its doors Saturday to help families get ready, drawing nearly 500 families for its annual Back-to-School Bash. The giveaway at the church on New Kings Road provided free backpacks and school supplies, along with clothing, shoes and haircuts.
Two Northeast Florida school districts that were millions of dollars in the red say they have balanced their budgets before the new school year begins. Duval County Schools closed a projected $100 million shortfall and St. Johns County Schools erased a $23 million deficit.
Families in Charlton County are learning high school students won’t be starting classes on Monday as planned.
Experts say many young people struggle for years before they ever see a mental health professional. Now researchers are using AI to help doctors identify which teens are at risk before a crisis begins.
Hundreds of vaping-related incidents were reported across North Florida’s three largest school counties during the 2024–25 school year, according to data from the Florida Department of Education’s School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting system.
With school starting in less than a week, Jacksonville-area roads and sidewalks are about to get busier as parents, teachers and students head back to the classroom. With more people driving, walking and biking near schools, safety is top of mind, especially for pedestrians. A 2026 national ranking by KURU Footwear placed Jacksonville 34th out of 35 major U.S. cities in pedestrian safety, using pedestrian fatality rates and walkability data. The report lists Jacksonville’s pedestrian fatality rate at 3.05 deaths per 100,000 people and a Walk Score of 26. In Duval County Public Schools, leaders say they’re trying to reach kids early — before they’re navigating traffic around campuses on their own.
Families in Charlton County are learning high school students won’t be starting classes on Monday as planned.
The News4JAX I-TEAM took data about high numbers of fights reported at three local middle schools to Duval County Public Schools to get answers about how the district is handling the issue of fighting in its schools.
We’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school giveaways and events around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
As students across Duval County head back to school, one Jacksonville company is making sure a need for technology doesn’t stand in the way of learning.
News4JAX reviewed the numbers and visited three locations that repeatedly showed up in the reports to explain what drivers are doing wrong — and what the law actually requires.
The start of school for students at Charlton County High School is now delayed “until further notice” because the construction on the new building is not finished.
With school starting in St. Johns County in less than a week, one of the biggest safety concerns this year isn’t inside a classroom — it’s on the roads. E-bikes are everywhere, and a growing number of riders are children.
New research is identifying warning signs of suicidal thoughts in children as young as 5, 7, and 10 years old. Experts say the findings are alarming, but they are also an opportunity for families to step in sooner and save lives.
One of the two vendors that run school bus routes for Duval County Public Schools could be short hundreds of drivers when school begins on Monday if the vendor and the drivers can’t come to a contract agreement.
Clay County District Schools Superintendent David Broskie says the district is well-positioned heading into the new school year, with students set to return Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Brantley County students head back to school on Tuesday, just months after the devastating Highway 82 wildfire destroyed more than 100 homes and left a lasting impact on the tight-knit community.
Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier is pushing back on criticism over administrator salaries and addressing findings from a recent Office of Inspector General report as the district prepares to welcome students back to school on Monday.
An ECG test revealed that a local 14-year-old had an undiagnosed heart condition known as Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, which can cause the heart to beat out of rhythm and trigger sudden cardiac arrest.
The St. Johns County School District is heading into a new school year short roughly 70 bus drivers, which means drivers will likely be doing multiple runs on the first day of school.
Sheriff Michelle Cook is urging parents to sit down with their children before the start of the school year to talk about road safety, particularly when it comes to e-bikes.
News4JAX reporter Caleb Yauger went shopping at Winn-Dixie to find out exactly how much it costs to feed two teenagers lunch every day of the school week (5 days) — and how much money you can save if you’re smart about it.
With the first day of school just around the corner, St. Johns County is making progress on several major road projects — and drivers need to know what to expect on their commute.
Angela Hanks, Chief of Policy Programs at The Century Foundation, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the back-to-school affordability issue for parents and how they can better cope and offset these higher costs without going into debt.
School is just weeks away in Brantley County, where many families were left without homes after the Highway 82 fire in April destroyed tens of thousands of acres and burned more than 100 homes.
Nassau County School District Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns explained the new e-bike policies during an interview on The Morning Show.
With students returning to classrooms Aug. 10, Duval County Public Schools leaders say they’re entering the new school year focused on maintaining academic momentum, improving school safety and strengthening transportation while working to attract more families back to the district.
Ascension St. Vincent’s Arlington Emergency Care held its annual back-to-school community giveaway Saturday morning, handing out backpacks, school supplies, free haircuts, helmets and offering activities for children.
From July 20 through Aug. 14, Great Clips salons in Jacksonville are offering a special $9.99 back-to-school promotion.
During Florida's sales tax "holiday" from July 20 through Aug. 20, sales taxes will be lifted on select clothes priced $100 or less, school supplies $50 or less, learning aids $30 or less, and personal computers and accessories priced $1,500 or less.
Over 100 new laws took effect this week, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year, according to a report from our sister station in Orlando, WKMG.
Duval County Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier shared a safety reminder after a middle school student died and another student was injured in crashes during the first week of school.
Back-to-school season is here, and while some students ease right back in, others struggle to keep up. Tutoring can help boost confidence and grades, but it can also be expensive.
A new Florida law now mandates that school boards require public and charter elementary schools to train employees in how to recognize whether a student might be having a life-threatening allergic reaction -- and how to administer medication to treat it.
Clay County District Schools will open the doors to 43 schools on Monday morning to welcome students to the 2025-2026 school year.
College students often try to make ends meet on a small budget. The good news: There are a lot of student discounts out there, from streaming services and smartphones to snacks and takeout.
The first day of school in St. Johns County went smoothly, with a strong emphasis on student safety and leadership, according to Sheriff Robert Hardwick and students at St. Augustine High School.
As students return to class, drivers in Neptune Beach are being reminded to slow down or pay the price.
